Oct 5 (Reuters) - Syrah Resources Ltd SYR.AX :
* Syrah announces resignation of Managing Director-SYR.AX
* Tolga Kumova has with agreement of Syrah board resigned as Managing Director
* Jim Askew, will step into an Executive Chairman role for interim period
* Board has initiated a formal global search process for a new Managing Director Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX690PRG Further company coverage: SYR.AX